Why is postpartum depression a thing?

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I deal with depressed feelings quite often and I don't have any children right now but I'm curious about postpartum depression. What causes it? After a woman has a baby isn't it supposed to be a happy time?

I worry what will happen to me if I ever have a child because I already have anxiety/depression issues to begin with.

If you dealt with postpartum depression feel free to share your experience! Is it bearable?

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